Utah defeats BYU 28-20, extending win streak to 15 games

Utah defeats BYU 28-20, extending win streak to 15 games

KSL reported that Utah rallied in the second half to beat No.  9 BYU 28-20 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on 7 November, snapping a three-game losing streak to the Cougars, lifting the team to 9-0 on the season and extending its overall win streak to 15 games. Deseret News noted that the top-10 rivalry was aired nationally on ABC for the first time, and that both No.

 3 Utah and No.  9 BYU were vying for the Big 12 championship and a College Football Playoff berth. Sports Illustrated added that advanced metrics suggested BYU's quarterback would face less pressure and its defense could limit Utah's high-powered offense, creating an upset opportunity.

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Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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November 07, 2026
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Utah beats BYU 28-20 to snap three-game losing streak
Utah beats BYU 28-20 to snap three-game losing streak

KSL • 07 Nov 20:39

Utah rallied in the second half to defeat No. 9 BYU 28-20, improving to 9-0 on the season and extending its overall win streak to 15 games.

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November 06, 2026
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ABC to broadcast top-10 BYU-Utah rivalry game nationally
ABC to broadcast top-10 BYU-Utah rivalry game nationally

Deseret News • 06 Nov 22:30

The No. 3 Utah vs. No. 9 BYU matchup will be shown on ABC, marking the first time the rivalry has aired on a major network as both teams vie for College Football Playoff positioning.

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Utah hosts BYU in pivotal Big 12 showdown
Utah hosts BYU in pivotal Big 12 showdown

Deseret News • 06 Nov 19:15

No. 3 Utah and No. 9 BYU meet at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with the winner improving its chances for the Big 12 championship and a possible College Football Playoff berth.

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Top-10 showdown: BYU visits unbeaten Utah in rivalry game
Top-10 showdown: BYU visits unbeaten Utah in rivalry game

Deseret News • 06 Nov 17:45

No. 9 BYU travels to Salt Lake City to face No. 3 Utah on Saturday, with both teams eyeing conference titles and playoff implications.

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November 05, 2026
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Statistical matchups give BYU a potential edge over Utah in Saturday's rivalry game
Statistical matchups give BYU a potential edge over Utah in Saturday's rivalry game

Sports Illustrated • 05 Nov 14:51

Advanced metrics suggest BYU's quarterback may face less pressure and its defense could limit Utah's high-powered offense, creating an upset opportunity in the upcoming matchup.

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